What a sad situation, i know you are heart broken. I remember when Cooch's boat was stolen and the stripped hull was found. Does anyone have ideas on how to secure a boat when leaving it in a slip over night? I know thieves will get it if they really want it. But something that slows them down or wo...

By the way, the bite is hot! Lot's of numbers with the occasional good 'un tossed in. For a while today if I went 4 or 5 five casts without a bite I was disappointed! And it was my first time on the lake.

Rod, Are you anchoring the pedal in place or leaving it loose to move around? Seems you could just get some longer bolts to put in the front pedal holes with a nut on either side, Then you can move the nuts up and down the bolt until you find the position that is comfortable. If you are anchoring it...

The tool is a medical device called a "Nasal Speculum". Available on Amazon and from medical supply vendors. https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=speculum+nasal&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=194919773915&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4864159006755519818&amp...

Kyle46N wrote: Of course there are always issues with the roads leading to the lakes though when these rains happen, potentially causing mud slides. Not sure where you would go to get an update on road accessibility.

Has anyone figured a way to safely and securely mount one of these transducers on the trolling motor? They are pretty huge. Lowrance technical support said they are designed for the transom. I am most interested in the new Hook 2 units because of their price and apparent ease of use. I am new to sid...

Thanks for sharing this and glad you are safe. Wearing a PFD at all times when the water is cold is just good practice. Especially true when fishing solo. I am also very "Anti" snow mobile suits. There was a fellow that drowned right in big break marina (the old Hook) a number of years bac...

I am considering a purchase of a Hook2 unit. I need to know the difference between the units with the US Inland Maps and the Units with US / Canada Nav+ Maps. Are they the same unit with the second one already having the NAV+ pre-installed? Can the Inland Map unit be upgraded with NAV+ maps later by...

That instrument looks like a nasal speculum. Should work if the right size. Can get on Amazon or a medical supply store. I asked the EBay vendor and that is exactly what those pliers are! https://www.amazon.com/Grafco-2805-Vienna-Nasal-Speculum/dp/B000FSIX7E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518137770&am...

I found the pliers and tubes on EBay. Have not seen them anywhere else. https://www.ebay.com/itm/101-pc-LARGE-Kit-Wacky-Worm-Neko-Rig-Silicone-Tube-With-Tool-Senko-Saver/263480192633?hash=item3d58a4ae79:g:eQAAAOSwQN5aYG5K I do wonder what the the original purpose is for those pliers. Looks like a me...

In the last couple years I have done something similar, not related to marriage rather changes of interest and burnout from tournament fishing took me away for quite a few years. I am now back to fishing regularly just for fun and have even got a boat again. Here is what I experienced. The baits and...

When are you planning on fishing it? As previous post stated, it does fish tough when muddy. Favorite go to bait for me is a BPS Avocado Tender Tube on a 1/4 oz jig head. Jigs also work as do spinnerbaits, cranks and chatter baits once the fish move up into the top 15 feet. Once spring comes around ...

I was at the first one. Cold, winter day. Remember fishing with different boaters at different locations. Scott, Yes you were! We are planning a Nutcase Reunion at Clear Lake July 13-15. Would be great to have you there. Details are on Facebook if you use it, otherwise shoot me a message or email p...

Where to start....ill post a more intelligible response when I can sit down. For now...everyone keep and eat a few fish. Your fisheries management depends on it. I absolutely agree with this. With lower water levels there is less water to support the fishery and competition for food is increased. J...

Boy you guys have me worried now. My trailer is a 2009 or 8 with a 2009 Ranger 177TR on it with everything loaded in it. I bought it in Aug/Sept 2016 with the original tires and wheel bearings - I think. ( motor only had used 24 gals of gas at that time) on the smart gauge single axle Now I'm scare...

Aaron, Thanks for a great video. I am also just learning Bullards Bar. A small group of us from our "Old f**ts" fishing club was up there last Thursday. Most folks struggled. My partner and I managed 11 fish, all were keepers over 13" the biggest maybe 2.5 pounds. We found them in the...

Wonderful article. Captures the kindred spirits of two very special people. I know many of us are struggling with Andy's passing, just as people did with Conroy. I am very lucky to have known them both.

I have been told by people with decades of experience with concrete: "There are only two kinds of concrete, concrete that is cracked and concrete that is going to crack." (Kinda like outboard motors!) Hopefully they will seal any cracks and closely monitor for the future.

It was a great tribute to Cooch and the slide show was just amazing, made me laugh and cry a little. A great job by Lindsey and all those who shared pictures. I too was a little disappointed at the turnout, but I also understand. I would have liked to come for the celebration at Russo's today, but i...

Before Western Bass, Cooch was a Charter Member, if you will, of NCBF, Northern California Bass Fishing, that evolved into Westernbass.com. It was through NCBF that i got to know Andy. I will always be thankful for that. It's been a good run, wish it was longer. I already miss him.

A group of 18 of us was on Shasta for 4 days mid May and I agree the bite was crazy. 50 fish days were common. Most of our fish came on soft plastics with the Ned rig being the bait of the week. Color or jig weight did not seem to matter as long as it hit the water. Fish were from the bank out to 15...

Just spent 4 days on Shasta with a bunch of other old guys. The Ned rig was what everyone was using and talking about it. I personally caught over 200 bass and a 4 pound rainbow! 80% of them were on the TRD. Just cast it out and let it fall on a slack line, pick it up feeling for weight and move it ...

I think live well capacity, in terms of number of fish, is dependent on the time of year, temperature of water and how long you plan to have the fish in there. So, it depends. I have seen live well capacity expressed in terms of water capacity and the number and flow of the pumps supporting it. Pat

Some of us are still lurking around once in a while. I have an NCBF Hat somewhere, and a lot of Nutcase memorabilia like stickbait showed. I remember when NCBF formed a team of "no-bodys" and won the Top Six tournament on the Delta. Lotta fun and a lot of learning from each other. I welche...

Wonder who at ESPN/Bassmaster came up with the date for this on the same week-end as NASCAR's biggest event. Makes me wonder what were they thinkin'? I also remember in past events that you could expand the screen to fill your monitor. The screen was so small you really could not see much. Guess we ...

Tony, What a long strange trip it has been my friend. Thanks so much for all you have done, your dedication, insight, patience and easy going nature have truly been remarkable. Wishing you the best in whatever endeavor you take on next. Wayne, Thank you for picking up the ball to run with it as Tony...